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Ministry of Food and Drug Administration (Maharashtra)

Government department of Maharashtra, India

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The Ministry is headed by a cabinet level minister. Narhari Zirwal is current Minister of Food and Drugs Administration.

History

Directorate of Drugs Control was renamed as Food and Drug Administration in 1970. Scope of FDA was increased to cover adulterated food as well as tobacco products. Various circle offices were opened in 1971 at city levels. Expansion took place in 1975 and posts of commissioners as well as joint commissioners were created to grant licenses at divisional levels.

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